Bab 178: Chapter 178: Participating in the Konoha Civil War - Senju
If she were to fight Sasuke now, she wasn't entirely confident that she could defeat him.
Earlier, Sasuke had also used another technique, that Lightning Release jutsu, which allowed him to achieve astonishing speed.
At Sasuke's current level, if he were to use that technique again, it might truly be impossible to catch up to him.
Regardless of whether she could win the fight, Sasuke's speed alone already gave him an unbeatable advantage.
'Unknowingly, this little brat has grown to such a troublesome extent!'
"Don't you think this request is a bit excessive, Princess Tsunade?"
Sasuke said indifferently. After all, his current status was that of a rogue ninja from Konoha.
Helping Konoha in battle?
Even if Sasuke was willing, it wouldn't be that easy to handle.
"Just consider it as repayment for the last time I treated Kimimaro for you for free!"
Hearing this from Tsunade, Sasuke truly couldn't find a reason to refute.
Originally, the previous treatment was supposed to be a conditional exchange.
Tsunade's treatment of Kimimaro should have been in return for using the Reanimation Jutsu to let Tsunade meet her deceased lover Dan and her younger brother Nawaki.
Tsunade ultimately left without seeing them, essentially helping Sasuke and Orochimaru without compensation.
Strictly speaking, she indeed owed Sasuke a favor.
"Alright, I agree!" Sasuke said reluctantly.
"Even if I agree, I am still a rogue ninja from Konoha. Are you sure you want me on the battlefield?"
Hearing this, Tsunade was momentarily stunned. She had completely forgotten this detail Sasuke was a rogue ninja.
After thinking for a moment, Tsunade seemed to come up with a solution.
"No problem, I have a plan!"
"A plan?" Sasuke asked, curious.
"I'll give you a new identity!"
Hearing this, Tsunade frowned again, "However, if you use Lightning Release, there's still a chance you'll be exposed!"
Turning to Sasuke, she asked, "Aside from Lightning Release, you can also use Fire Release, correct?"
Sasuke nodded, "That's right!"
"Then that's fine. Don't use Lightning Release. Fight with Fire Release, and unless absolutely necessary, avoid exposing your Lightning Release!"
"This way, other ninjas won't be able to guess your identity."
A new identity? Only using Fire Release?
Even with Fire Release, people might still associate it with me, Sasuke thought.
"No!" Sasuke shook his head.
This answer made Tsunade a bit anxious. "You just agreed! Are you going back on your word? Isn't that unbecoming for a man?"
Sasuke's lips twitched slightly. "First, I'm only twelve years old, not an adult. I'm a boy, not a man."
"Second, it doesn't matter if I don't use Fire or Lightning Release. I can also use Water and Earth Release!"
"If I only use Earth and Water Release, wouldn't that make it even harder for others to figure out who I am?"
Earth and Water Release?
This guy has also mastered Earth and Water Release?
Doesn't that mean Sasuke is proficient in four types of elemental ninjutsu?
It's one thing for him to master multiple releases in the future, but currently, Sasuke not only has Sage Mode and astonishing Lightning Release techniques of his own creation, but he has also mastered Water and Earth Release.
My goodness!
This kid is defying the natural order!
"However, I haven't formally studied Earth Release techniques yet, but that's not a big deal. I'll just look at a few Earth Release jutsu and practice with some enemies. That should be enough!"
Sasuke said this casually, as if it were the most normal thing in the world.
This left Tsunade speechless.
Learning jutsu even with great talent requires at least a day or two to master, right?
Glancing at something and claiming to learn a jutsu? What kind of talent does that take?
Hmph!
This kid sure has confidence!
But at his age, achieving such a level indeed gives him the right to be arrogant.
"You haven't studied Earth Release, so what about Water Release?" Tsunade asked.
"Well, I've learned about six or seven," Sasuke replied casually.
What?
Six or seven?
For most jonin, mastering five techniques in a single release type is already impressive.
After all, each jutsu has numerous variations and applications beyond its basic form.
But Sasuke had learned six or seven, which is already more than what a Water Release-specialized jonin would typically master.
'Where on earth did this kid find the time? Even with such formidable abilities, he still has time to study Water Release?'
From Tsunade's perspective or any normal ninja's Sasuke's expertise in Lightning Release must have taken considerable effort and time.
How could he possibly have time to invest in other types of jutsu?
"Fine! Then use Water Release in battle and try to avoid using Fire or Lightning Release as much as possible!"
"Alright!" Sasuke agreed.
But there was still another issue.
"When will you come with me to the Sound Village to treat Kimimaro?"
Tsunade thought for a moment. "After the battle in Konoha is over, or you find a way to bring him to me. I'll do my best to treat him!"
At this moment, Tsunade couldn't leave Konoha.
Sasuke understood this.
But waiting until the war was over could take a long time. "I'll have him brought in secretly!"
"I can have the Anbu assist you," Tsunade offered.
"There's no need!" Sasuke replied.
"No need?"
Tsunade chuckled. "Konoha's defenses are currently extremely tight. Without Anbu's help, it will be difficult to smuggle someone in!"
"Don't worry about that. Do you think Orochimaru has done nothing all these years?" Sasuke said with a slight smile, as though unintentionally revealing Orochimaru's secrets.
When the war was over, Tsunade would probably hunt down all of Orochimaru's spies in Konoha.
As expected, a sharp glint flashed in Tsunade's eyes but quickly disappeared.
This had nothing to do with Sasuke, and he didn't care much about it.
"What kind of identity are you planning to give me?" Sasuke asked.
"An Anbu ninja," Tsunade replied calmly as she stood up.
"Oh!"
"By the way, what codename do you want?" she asked.
Codename?
Sasuke was taken aback. Every Anbu ninja had their own codename.
But what codename should he choose?
Since he could only use Water and Earth Release as an Anbu, Sasuke smiled slightly.
"Let's go with 'Senju'!"
Senju??
Tsunade froze for a moment. Was Sasuke doing this on purpose?
This brat actually wanted to use 'Senju' as his codename...
"Fine! Senju it is. I'll make the arrangements tomorrow!" Tsunade said, preparing to leave.
"Where are you going?" Sasuke asked.
"Me? I'm going to find a place to sleep. Or do you want me to sleep with you, you little brat?"
Uh...
Alright, that was an unnecessary question.
"Then again, it doesn't matter. You haven't fully developed yet. Sharing a bed with a brat like you isn't a big deal since you can't do anything anyway..."
Sasuke: "?????"
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